Aryl halides*1) with a benzene ring directly bonded to a halogen atom are readily available and chemically stable, so they are used as a source of benzene rings in organic synthesis. For example, a ...
Methyl halides—organic compounds in which a methyl group is bound to a halogen atom (typically chlorine, bromine or iodine)—play a pivotal role in atmospheric chemistry, most notably in stratospheric ...